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synonym Comparative
合格する
VS
合格

Differences Between "合格する" and "合格"

Option A
合格する
Meaning
to pass (an exam); to succeed
Reading
ごうかくする (goukaku suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼はJLPT N3に合格した。
He passed the JLPT N3.
Option B
合格
Meaning
passing an exam; eligibility
Reading
ごうかく (gōkaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
毎日勉強したおかげで、無事に日本語能力試験に合格しました。
Thanks to studying every day, I successfully passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to pass (an exam); to succeed)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 合格する: 試験やテストに受かることを意味します。努力の結果として目標を達成した時に使われます。 (Means to pass an exam or test. Used when achieving a goal as a result of effort.)
- 合格: Refers to passing an exam or satisfying eligibility criteria. Can be used with する as a verb (合格する). Contrast with 不合格 (failure). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'You passed the exam! Congratulations! ...*sniff* ...W-What?! I-I am NOT crying! It's just that I'm so incredibly happy for you, you dummy! Come here, let me hug you! ...Wait, forget that!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『合格したのね!本当におめでとう!...う、嬉しすぎてちょっと涙が出ちゃったじゃない、バカ!本当によく頑張ったわね!ほら、抱きしめてあげ…って、今のナシ!』
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